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  • Loving Your Furry Friends is a Walk in the Park!

    Loving Your Furry Friends is a Walk in the Park!

    We love our furry friends so much, that we’ve made today Furry Friend Friday! Our furry friends deserve the best- inside and out. We’ve compiled the top products for 6 different categories that you should be looking deep into to make sure you give your pet nothing but the best. BONUS– this Thursday (4/11/19) is National Pet Day! Make sure you keep an eye out on our social media pages for all of the great pictures of our Basil Furry Friends. DOUBLE BONUS- Our baker, Allie, is making pet friendly treats that will be available at both cafes on Thursday only!

    Bath Time

    No matter what pet you have, bath time is a necessity (especially during the upcoming rainy season). kin+kind has a variety of products that are very clean (literally and figuratively)! Made with natural and organic ingredients, they have waterless bath shampoos for both cats and dogs, healing clay shampoos for the itchy dog, and for those pets who happen to run across the unfriendly skunk, a shampoo to help de-stink them!

    Time to Eat

    We all know that when your furry friend is hungry, they’ll tell you. They’ll also tell us if they like what your giving them or not. Thankfully for them (and us too), we have a wide range of both dog and cat food. From dry food to wet food, we have it all. Some brands that we love to give our Basil Furry Friends are Stella & Chewy’s, Tender & True, PetGuard, and Castor & Pollux. Each brand has their own unique quality to them, but every brand is safe to feed your loved ones and keep them by your side for many years to come.

    Health Bonus

    It’s extremely important to give your pets an added health perk to their diet. Health supplements not only keep them healthy and living a long, loving life, but it also keeps them active and wanting to play with you more! Some supplements that we carry are similar to treats like Happy Hips Jerky and NaturVet’s Omegas so your pets won’t know the difference! We also carry powders that you can sprinkle on their daily meals like Enzymedica’s GI Recovery and kin+kind’s Hip & Joint care.

    Ticks Be Gone

    ‘Tis the season for ticks and we’re prepared. Nantucket Spider and kin+kind have pet friendly flea and tick spray that is not only deet-free but they’re also made with essential oils that are safe! Spray your loved ones from head to paw and worry less!

    Play Time

    This is everyones favorite time of day. We carry both cat and dog toys that they will fall in love with (but don’t worry, they’ll still love you more than their new favorite toys). Some of our pet toys that we carry are Throwbowl from Paww, Hedgehog from Spot, and catnip monsters from OurPets.

    Treats for All

    No matter the time of day, make sure you show your pet how much you love them with some treats! No matter the size of your furry friend, we have your perfect, all-natural pet treats ranging in many different flavors! A couple of our favorites are MyDoggy soft baked cookies, Castor & Pollux rawhides, and Buddy Biscuits for cats and dogs!

    Regardless of which product you get your furry loved one, make sure you tell us how much you’re in love with your product! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares

  • Now Available: Elderberry Gummy Kits!

    Now Available: Elderberry Gummy Kits!

    We are very excited to now be carrying Elderberry Gummy Kits from Fat Stone Farm- especially during this time of the year!

    Why elderberries during the winter? Well, elderberries are known to be the “natural medicine” for the cold and flu. Most people take elderberries when they first start to feel a cold coming on, as a protection against the germs. There are many benefits to taking elderberry. Including support for cold and flu relief, aiding sinus infections, helps encourage healthy skin, and helps boost your immune system to fight against allergies. Elderberries contain many antioxidants and vitamins that can help improve your overall health and immune system.

    There are multiple ways that you can take elderberry. Some ways are in a syrup/liquid form, gummies, bulk (to add to any recipe you may have at home), lozenges, extracts, crystals, and teas! Bonus– all of these are available at your local Basil Bandwagon Natural Market!

    Luckily for us, Fat Stone Farm has made a creative and fun way to take your daily dose of elderberry. Not only will it help you and your loved ones take elderberries, but your kids will love helping you make them too! Check out their new gummy kit below (supplies two tray’s worth of gummies but recipe below will only show ingredients for one tray’s worth):

    Ingredients

    -1 x reusable non-BPA silicone tray (15 fruit-shaped gummies)

    -1 x 60ml “mini” bottle of Fat Stone Farm’s Elderberry Apple Shots

    -1 x 60ml “mini” bottle of Fat Stone Farm’s Organic Maple Syrup

    -1 x envelope of kosher beef gelatin

    Method (to make 1 tray of the Gummy Kit- 15 gummies):

    1. In small saucepan, pour one 60ml “mini” bottle of Elderberry Apple Shot and add 1 ice cube. Allow ice cube to melt.

    2. Slowly add 1 envelope of gelatin over cold mixture. The gelatin will expand and will look wrinkled. Make sure each granule is soaked. Do not stir or the gelatin will clump. This takes a few minutes.

    3. Place saucepan on medium or medium-low heat. Let the gelatin dissolve. Stir as necessary. Use as little heat as possible to preserve the nutrients in the Elderberry Apple Shots.

    4. Stir in 1/2 of the 60ml “mini” bottle of Fat Stone Farm’s organic Maple Syrup.

    5. Pour the gummy liquid into the mold, filling up to the top of each one.

    6. The gummies will solidify in 10 in the freezer, 30 minutes in the refrigerator, or 1 hour at a cool room temperature.

    7. Once cooled, gently flex the molds to remove the gummies.

    NOTE: You may want to use a small tray or a dinner plate to transfer the warm gummies into the fridge or freezer.

    When you buy your Fat Stone Farm Elderberry Kit from Basil Bandwagon, make sure you post it on Instagram or Facebook and tag us! #elderberrykit #healthyfun #basilbandwagon

    Additional Resources:

    https://draxe.com/elderberry/

    https://www.fat-stone-farm.com/blogs/recipes

    https://blog.gaiaherbs.com/2017/11/08/4-reasons-to-love-elderberry/

    https://www.megafood.com/blog/elderberry-winter-immune-herb.html?q=elderberry

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 12/26/18

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Ancient Nutrition Keto Products: Protein, Biome Probiotic, Multi Vitamins, & Fire Ketone Activator
    Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR) Products: Mito-charger, Ortho Mind, & Omega 3
    Beyond Meat Beyond Sausage: Hot Italian & Brat Original
    Fatworks: Duck Fat Premium Cooking Oil
    So many NEW cookbooks to choose from!
  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 12/19/18

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 12/19/18

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Cannuka: CBD Body Cream, CBD Eye Balm, CBD Skin Balm
    Dr. Bronner: Trial Size Toothpaste
    Black Locust Blossom: Local Pure Honey
    Market Pizza: Margherita
    Pan’s Mushroom Jerky: Zesty Thai
    Thousand Hills: 100% Grass Fed Ground Beef
    True Story Organic: Uncured Applewood Smoked Ham
    Zum Clean: Sink & Surface Scrub
  • Introducing: the Hempchata Smoothie!

    Introducing: the Hempchata Smoothie!

  • 5 Products to Reset Your Skin

    5 Products to Reset Your Skin

  • RECAP: New Product Wednesday 9/12/2018

    RECAP: New Product Wednesday 9/12/2018

    Check out this week’s NEW products!

    Maddalena’s KETO Cheesecake

     

    Purple Prairie Botanicals Ginger Clove Essential Oil Soap

     

    Locally Made Vegan Huney

    Lundberg Family Farms Rice & Quinoa Bowls in assorted flavors (flavors vary by location)

    Birch Benders Paleo Toaster Waffles

    Nutrigold One Daily Multi’s

    Milkadamia Unsweetened Vanilla Creamer

    Snorestop Starter Kits (back in stock!)

    Fountain of Health CBD in 1 oz. Bottles

    Califia Farms Dairy Free Yogurt Drink

    Eating Evolved Keto Cups:  Coffee flavor

    Luke’s Organic Kettle Style Sea Salt & Vinegar, and White Truffle & Sea Salt Chips

    Limitless Sparkling Water in Watermelon and Grapefruit Hibiscus

     

  • Bee Focused Smoothie

    Bee Focused Smoothie

    School is BACK, and you can feel the hectic energy winding up again.

    This is why we made this month’s smoothie full of brain boosting goodness.

    Blueberries:

    Full of rich vibrant color and antioxidants, Blueberries protect the brain from oxidative stress.

    Oats:

    Oats are a slow-burning carbohydrate that keep our body fueled up and functioning.

    Bee Pollen:

    This superfood is full of benefits, and focus is one of them! It’s full of enzymes that feed the brain to reduce stress and increase FOCUS!!

  • College Care Packages

    College Care Packages

    I remember being a freshman in college and one of the highlights of that time wasn’t all the new experiences as much as the excitement of getting something from home. I was so thankful to get a box full of things I didn’t even know I needed.

    Your student will love opening something from you- and we’ve got some ideas on what will be most appreciated! Pack them good stuff that will comfort and keep them well. We choose everything specifically to fit into a 7 by 7 inch Priority Box!

    We choose a wide range of goodies: wellness, hygiene, housekeeping…and of course, goodies 🙂


     

     

  • Which Natural Deodorant Should I Get?

    Which Natural Deodorant Should I Get?

    Natural deodorant is gaining popularity- but maybe you aren’t sure where to start? You’re ready to detox your body and get rid of chemicals, but there are so many options on the shelf.

    Here’s the good news: these formulas get better and better all the time, and we keep getting new amazing options in.

    But what’s the differences between them? Which ones a “good” one?

    We asked our staff to shout out their fave’s to give you some inspiration to go CLEAN.

    Crystal Invisible Solid

    Our Health & Beauty Buyer, Sarah, loves the Crystal- a salt-based deodorant that recently came out with a stick form!

    “With the old Crystal, you had to wet it to put it on, but now it’s so convenient! I sometime layer this with a different kind to be double covered.”

    THAI Crystal Deodorant Mist

    One of our Wellness Ambassador’s, Karla says: “I am allergic to so many ingredients- this has been the best option for me.  And you can use anywhere you get sweaty. No grease, no residue- just dry!”

    Primal Pit Paste

    General Manager Brian digs Primal Pit Paste:

    “Clean ingredients, easy to use, lasts a long time.” 

    Truly’s

    Want to know which one our owners love? It’s Truly’s! Owner Sue Haase filled us in on why she loves this little jar.

    “I truly love Truly’s Deodorant for it truly works!  Stinky armpits begone!  Truly’s provides all day protection without harmful chemicals. You apply a small amount of the cream to your underarms like body lotion.  It’s simple non-gmo ingredients of beeswax, coconut oil, baking soda and powdered sugar work their magic to inhibit the growth of odor causing bacteria.  You can sweat with confidence – sweet!”

    Alaffia Neem Turmeric Deodorant

    Katrin loves Alaffia’s Neem Turmeric Deodorant.

    “I love the ingredients: Neem, Lemongrass, Charcoal. It just makes sense. This even holds up during a workout! It’s got a nice base of shea butter and it doesn’t stain my clothes. That’s HUGE.”

    Earth Mama Deodorant

    Creative Director, Carolyn loves the new kid on the block, from Earth Mama.

    “Sometimes deodorant makes me itchy, but not this stuff! Easy to put on, smells good, and works- it’s nice and soft, too.”